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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Louth's win in the QF was unbelievable - it shouldn't be possible under the new rules.
Under the old rules it was possible by getting everyone behind the ball and play on the break.
64 minutes with a man down meant that when they went into the opponents half it was 10 v 11 (plus keeper). When defending it was 10 (plus keeper) v 11.
They scored 26 points in these conditions. Remarkable.
That's why I think they'll beat Mayo.
Newman21 (National) - 10/07/2026 15:22:02
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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Greengrass: "Dublin brought in a basketball coach several years ago. They became really good at screening opposing defenders to free up their forwards. It was illegal but very effective. Watch Brian Fenton's screen which freed up Eoin Murchan to score his goal at the start of the second half of the 2019 All Ireland final replay." I think you need to look at that again, the second Kerry midfielder blocks Fenton at the throw up giving Moran an easy opportunity to catch the ball, bizarrely Moran opts to punch the ball forward and Murchan gathers it at pace with a despairing Moran losing ground in the chase. The other Kerry midfielder is still engaged with Fenton but it was the Kerry man who initiated the block to give Moran an easy possession which he didn't take.
sligo joe (National) - 10/07/2026 17:06:31
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "You are getting away with it a lot longer than that….!" Dublin brought in a basketball coach several years ago. They became really good at screening opposing defenders to free up their forwards. It was illegal but very effective. Watch Brian Fenton's screen which freed up Eoin Murchan to score his goal at the start of the second half of the 2019 All Ireland final replay.
Greengrass (National) - 10/07/2026 13:20:07
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Dublin coming to Killarney in Round 2B would have been pressure on Kerry. Dublin's return to home league ground form against Donegal and Galway removes any pressure on Kerry. It is clearly a 50-50 game now. No two ways about it.
I wouldn't pay any attention to LK. There is more pressure on Dublin for understandable reasons." Yeah the home ground is an advantage.
Maybe Kerry management can bring in some ex-players like Brendan O'Sullivan or Aidan O'Mahony to teach the lads how they used to make up the advantage gap. Not many inter-county squads would have guys like that they can call on for advice.
Greenfield (National) - 10/07/2026 16:36:48
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Finally the county board have started a draw people can get behind. A weekly draw at five quid an entry with a minimum jackpot guaranteed and weekly prizes outside of the jackpot. Well done on finally coming up with something that doesn't demand a huge upfront entry fee.
Chops (National) - 10/07/2026 17:01:46
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
The club leagues will be wrapped up this weekend and there are a few interesting fixtures.
In Div 1, Four Masters and Dungloe look best placed to finish in the top 2. But if they slip up, Eunans, Termon or Naomh Conaill could capitalise.
At the bottom, St. Michaels have to beat Gaoth Dobhair at the Bridge to avoid automatic relegation. If they do, Gaoth Dobhair are relegated. But if Gaoth Dobhair can win, they're guaranteed safety should Eunans beat Aodh Ruadh.
In Div2, Naomh Columba are already promoted. Ardara, Muff and Malin will be fighting it out for the second automatic promotion place. All have tricky games though, so it will go down to the wire. At the bottom, Bundoran are already gone. Fanad need a win over Carndonagh to escape the trap door, and Milford aren't safe yet either, a tricky game with CCF for them to navigate.
In Div 3, LG Gaels and Naomh Bríd are up, with Naomh Ultan awaiting developments from Div 2 to see who they'll play in the playoff.
Lockjaw (National) - 10/07/2026 12:27:11
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How Many Of Dublin 15 Would Make Kerry Team? - 2 Like(s)
Replying To dakid: "You'd have to admire the commitment of this fella." Not really, he'd have given up ages ago if we all stopped replying to him.
Seniorleague (National) - 10/07/2026 22:15:50
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How Many Of Dublin 15 Would Make Kerry Team? - 1 Like(s)
A poor Dublin team
TommyBermingham (National) - 10/07/2026 18:24:32
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "It's all physiology now Galway can hurt ye in every department of the field and one thing for certain is ye hate playing Galway in a All Ireland Final......ye might know what to expect from the Munster Championship but ye haven't a clue what to expect from Galway.
Hopefully Dan plays Full Back for ye.....he looks for solid this year!!!" well kathleen the wheel has turned the full circle....here we are bk again in another final 8 yrs later. limerick has been a thorn in your side for the past 8 yrs. if ye win, it will bury the demons of the past 8 yrs ...if ye lose i cant bear to think how youll react. best of luck my dear.
munsterchamps (National) - 11/07/2026 11:18:39
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Best of luck to our Neighbours . Learning towards a four point win . Think the experience of the lads who played in the last all Ireland final is going to show. People can say what they want but you don't get here by being a bad team. Crazy talk from
Brady taking about losing finals to win won. I'd be more in the Gavin camp. One game at a time
And then target the other teams weaknesses which every team has if you get to a final.
Ros2013 (National) - 11/07/2026 08:51:49
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seniorleague: "Thats great and long may it continue but dont assume a fruitful season will generate a long term culture change. These things are quickly forgotten once ended.
We made that mistake in galway 98 to 01 but when that team faded away so did alot of the enthusiasm.
The real promotional stuff is done behind the scenes by volunteers who are largely ignored for their efforts." No lad its different here in louth now soccer is taking a back foot soccer was number one here in louthfor years with the two town teams not any more out of dundalk and drogheda there are 5 starters tommorrow the rest are country teams if louth get the big town young lads playin will make sum different an lu abu
Lolou37 (National) - 11/07/2026 01:25:16
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Dmoa95: "Mayo have been loose at the back but i think they tightened up in the Cork game" I don't think Mayo tightened up in the Cork game at all. 35 shots on goal Cork had and as previous games Livingstone pulled off a few top saves to prevent goals.
Gaa_lover (National) - 11/07/2026 01:22:34
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "So you selected 2011 to 2021 - that was a particular group of players, not Mayo in general - this group aren't as good.
By your logic Dublin will beat Kerry because they won a lot of All Irelands between 2011 and 2023.
You win football matches based on the players on the field - not tradition or because you had a good team once." No that's not the logic I'm using at all if for example
Mayo were playing Kerry tomorrow there is no question in my
Mind that Kerry would beat mayo their just a better team
However On the basis of
Mayo playing Louth who haven't played in a semi final
In 50 Whatever number of years I think mayos overall psyche experience call it what you want is an advantage tomorrow and it wouldn't surprise me
If they win that is all personally
I don't really care which team win but good luck and
Enjoy it anyway
rossy15 (National) - 10/07/2026 22:47:14
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "It's all physiology now Galway can hurt ye in every department of the field and one thing for certain is ye hate playing Galway in a All Ireland Final......ye might know what to expect from the Munster Championship but ye haven't a clue what to expect from Galway.
Hopefully Dan plays Full Back for ye.....he looks for solid this year!!!" Physiology? Do you mean psychology?
They hate playing us in an all ireland final?
We only played one,and they won it.
Seniorleague (National) - 10/07/2026 22:19:02
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Can't wait for tomorrow its like Christmas eve never seen the place so behind a team its magic.we will turn croker red tomorrow and hopefully come out on top of a tight game the subs might swing it for us again.an lu abu
Lolou37 (National) - 10/07/2026 18:34:20
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Can Jack O'connor Over Take Jim Gavin? - 1 Like(s)
Jack O'Connor derseves a statue.
Will there be * as 4/7 AI came with a defeat? Micko won 8/8 through the front door.
TommyBermingham (National) - 10/07/2026 18:30:20
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Football All Stars - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "All star selectors only watch semis and final
1. All Ireland winning keeper - not Rory Beggan
2. Losing finalist corner back
3. Winners full back
4. closest losing semi finalists corner back
5. Winners wing back
6. Winner Centre back
7. Losing finalist Half back
8. Used to be utility player - but now, due to kick outs, has to be a proper midfielder - likely form non semi finalist
9. Winners midfielder
10. FF player who just didn't make ff positions
11. Utility player - player out of position to get him in the team
12. Best half forward from Champions
13. Corner forward from champions
14. Best ff from losing finalist
15. Best corner forward from losing semi finalist who doesn't already have a player on team
All Ireland champions = 7 - depending on winning margin
All Ireland R-up = 4
Best losing semi finalist = 2
Other losing semi finalist = 1
Token non semi finalist = 1" Westmeath should get at least one for winning a rare and unexpected Leinster title success.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 10/07/2026 17:14:25
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seniorleague: "I said theres pressure on them but this craic of it being a total embarrassment if they lose and theyll win the final by 12-16 points is just pointless nonsense from you." If Kerry play the version of the Mayo defence that showed up against Meath or the version of Louth that showed up the first game against Dublin, you're talking about at least 16 points tbh.
JimB1991 (National) - 10/07/2026 16:44:17
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Also full house Croke Park for league game under lights v Tyrone in early 2007.
Dublin crowds only began to fall off towards end of six in a row, Even Mayo supporters would tire of that after a while...
BarneyGrant (National) - 10/07/2026 15:05:59
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "Thats not entirely true.
Pleant of lost semis over the years
1985 - drew and lost relay to Dublin
1988 - lost to Meath
1989 - won semi
1992 - lost to Donegal
1993 - hammered by Cork
1996 - beat Kerry
1997 - beat Offally
1999 - lost to Cork
2004 - beat Fermanagh in replay
2006 - beat Dublin
2011 - lost to Kerry
2012 - beat Dublin
2013 - beat Tyrone
2014 - lost to Kerry in extra time in Replay
2015 - lost to Dublin in Replay
2016 - Beat Tipp
2017 - Beat Kerry in Replay
2020 - Hammered Tipp
2021 - Beat Dublin in extra time
So thats won 10, drew 5, lost 8
its slightly above average -
Its because the finals are so bad, people think that the semi results are great." Some of ye really have too
Much time on ur hands - if u want to be pedantic I said 20
Or so years which is from
2006 according to your response that's 7 wins out
Of 10.
Anyway my overall point because most of ye are giving out about how the pundits are all picking Louth was I fancy mayo to win this one as ye have the experience of being in and winning semi finals even for the younger cohort they'd be used of watching mayo win big games etc
Good luck
rossy15 (National) - 10/07/2026 13:21:39
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